
Rethinking Information Work
A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals
- 288 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Rethinking Information Work
A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals
About this book
A state-of-the-art guide to the world of library and information science that gives readers valuable insights into the field and practical tools to succeed in it. As the field of information science continues to evolve, professional-level opportunities in traditional librarianshipâespecially in school and public librariesâhave stalled and contracted, while at the same time information-related opportunities in non-library settings continue to expand. These two coinciding trends are opening up many new job opportunities for LIS professionals, but the challenge lies in helping them (and LIS students) understand how to align their skills and mindsets with these new opportunities.The new edition of G. Kim Dority's Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals gives readers helpful information on self-development, including learning to thrive on change, using key career skills like professional networking and brand-building, and how to make wise professional choices. Taking readers through a planning process that starts with self-examination and ends in creating an actionable career path, the book presents an expansive approach that considers all LIS career possibilities and introduces readers to new opportunities. This guide is appropriate for those embarking on careers in library and information science as well as those looking to make a change, providing career design strategies that can be used to build a lifetime of career opportunity.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction to the Second Edition
- 1âRethinking Information Work
- 2âSelf-Knowledge: Your Career Starting Point
- 3âTraditional LIS Career Paths
- 4âNontraditional LIS Career Paths
- 5âIndependent LIS Career Paths
- 6âUnderstanding, Describing, and Documenting Your Value
- 7âThriving on Change
- 8âBuilding Professional Equity
- 9âGetting from Here to There
- 10âImprovising Your Resilient Career
- Appendix AâSpecial Interest Groups
- Appendix BâCareer and Employment Resources
- Appendix CâLIS Blogs and Social Media
- Index